Rethinking low muscle tone

[junior_physiotherapist]

Well,


So, what is her accurate diagnosis,before making motor evaluation for her!

[PamVersfeld]

Thank you very much for your interest in this debate.

Like so many children with a similar picture - the "diagnosis" from the paeditrician is simply: developmental delay with low muscle tone. There are no concerns about muscle pathology or atypical brain development. There is nothing unusual in her history - full term, but somewhat floppy infant at birth.

She belongs to a large extended family with lots of uncle's and aunties who like to pick her up and play with her. She knows exactly how to get what she wants and cries when she is denied. I am sure you see lots of these in Palestine, as we do in Cape Town.

Also see http://skillsforaction.com/?q=node/83

What would your first move be in evaluating this infant?

Pam